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Tablets
BlackBerry

BlackBerry PlayBook

Tablet

Display diagonal
7 in
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430*
Battery capacity
5,300 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
7 in
Resolution
600 x 1024
Panel
LCD
Horizontal pixels
600 px
Vertical pixels
1,024 px

Processing & platform

Chipset
TI OMAP 4430*
Processor
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9*

Memory & storage

Storage options
16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM*

Memory options

  • 1 GB
    Capacity
    1 GB

Storage options

  • 16 GB Flash
    Capacity
    16 GB
    Variant / details
    Flash
  • 32 GB Flash
    Capacity
    32 GB
    Variant / details
    Flash
  • 64 GB Flash
    Capacity
    64 GB
    Variant / details
    Flash

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
5,300 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Cellular networks
No cellular connectivity*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band*
Bluetooth
3.1

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
194 x 130 x 10 mm (7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)*
Height
130 mm
Width
194 mm
Thickness
10 mm
Weight
425 g

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Playbook*
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Specifications 2 · 39 fields
body weight
425 g (14.99 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    425*
    unit
    g*
    original
    425 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
No*
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explicit_quantities
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display type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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optical_format_declarations
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display size
7.0 inches, 137.9 cm (~54.7% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    7.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    137.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    137.9 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    600*
    y
    1,024*
    unit
    px*
    original
    600 x 1024*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Playbook*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
2.1, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
features browser
HTML5, Adobe Flash*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
No cellular connectivity*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
features
Micro HDMI port Document viewer Media player MP3/WMA/AAC+ Video player DivX/WMV/XviD/3gp Organizer Predictive text input*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
BlackBerry Tablet OS*
Scope and conditions
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platform chipset
TI OMAP 4430*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
PowerVR SGX540*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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memory internal
16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 120 EUR*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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network gprs
No*
Scope and conditions
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declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests display
Contrast ratio: 1160:1 (nominal)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
3 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    3 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2010, September. Released 2011, April*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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misc sar eu
1.69 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.69*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.69 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
1.41 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.41*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.41 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Po 5300 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5,300*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    5300 mAh*
    span
    • 20*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 10 h (multimedia)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
194 x 130 x 10 mm (7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    10 mm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.39*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.39 in*
    span
    • 33*
    • 40*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    194*
    y
    130*
    unit
    px*
    original
    194 x 130*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Specifications 3 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
425* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
TFT*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
600*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Pixels Y
1,024*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Display Size (inches)
7* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
54.7* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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RAM (GB)
1* GB
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
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explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
3* MP
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
2.1*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
5,300* mAh
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
159.60000000000002*
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Model
BlackBerry Playbook*
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Launch Expected Year
2010.0*
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Height (mm)
194* mm
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Width (mm)
130* mm
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aperture_declarations
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Thickness (mm)
10* mm
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* Provisional data